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'''Ponce de Leon Park''' was the primary home field for the minor league baseball team called the Atlanta Crackers for nearly six decades. The Crackers played here in the Southern Association (1907-59) and the International League (1962-64). It was also home of the Atlanta Black Crackers, who captured the second half championship of the Negro American League in 1938. | '''Ponce de Leon Park''' was the primary home field for the minor league baseball team called the Atlanta Crackers for nearly six decades. The Crackers played here in the Southern Association (1907-59) and the International League (1962-64). It was also home of the Atlanta Black Crackers, who captured the second half championship of the Negro American League in 1938. | ||
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Latest revision as of 12:54, 27 November 2024
| Location | Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Opened | May 23, 1907 |
| Closed | 1965 |
| Demolished | 1966 |
| Other Names | Spiller Park/Field (1924-32) |
| Tenants | Atlanta Spartans (1965) |
Ponce de Leon Park was the primary home field for the minor league baseball team called the Atlanta Crackers for nearly six decades. The Crackers played here in the Southern Association (1907-59) and the International League (1962-64). It was also home of the Atlanta Black Crackers, who captured the second half championship of the Negro American League in 1938.
Credited Publications
| League | Date/Season | Team(s) | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Football League | August 24, 1963 | Baltimore Colts vs. Pittsburgh Steelers | Program |
See also
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